Google has rolled out its second Android N preview for Nexus devices, adding new emoji and making a number of improvements to the stock launcher. It also brings the Vulcan 3D rendering API for even greater Android games.
Google has rolled out its second Android N preview for Nexus devices, adding new emoji and making a number of improvements to the stock launcher. It also brings the Vulcan 3D rendering API for even greater Android games.
Vulkan is coming to Android. Photo: Samsung
Apple Metal, introduced at last year’s WWDC, gives developers low-level access to the GPU to maximize the graphics and performance potential of their games. Now Android gamers are going to get a taste of that, too.
No, Apple isn’t bringing Metal to Android — but Google is adopting an alternative called Vulkan.

Meet the Galaxy S6. Photo: PhoneArena
Can’t wait until Mobile World Congress to get your first glimpse at Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge? Well, thanks to third-party case makers, you don’t have to.
Both devices have been leaked in promotional photos for upcoming cases, and they sport a somewhat familiar look.

Samsung has begun issuing invitations to a Mobile World Congress event on March 1, where the South Korean company is expected to unveil its new Galaxy S6.
The invite includes a picture of what appears to be bent metal — it actually looks a lot like a fork — which could also hint at the arrival of the rumored Galaxy S Edge.

What could it mean? Photo: OnePlus
Has the OnePlus One left you thirsty for more from OnePlus?
Well, you’re going to get more tomorrow, it seems. The Chinese company today teased a “back to basics” announcement on Twitter with a cryptic graphic that somewhat resembles the famous Breaking Bad logo.